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AR51 SAM

2014 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

128,137 mi
Last recorded128,137 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2014 Vauxhall Astra58,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 SAM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 128,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jul 2025 128,137 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 125,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 116,942 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 100,598 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 100,595 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 88,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 75,619 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 59,956 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 45,569 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 37,197 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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AR51 SAM is a 2014 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2014 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 58,392 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AR51 SAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 12 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AR51 SAM registered?

AR51 SAM is a 2014 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 July 2014.

Is AR51 SAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR51 SAM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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